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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 31 ส.ค. 2019
- Frank Pinello is back with another episode of A Frank Experience, this time learning what it takes to serve dim sum to 3,000 people in one day at one of the largest restaurants in North America. He visits Jing Fong, a 25,000-square-foot Cantonese banquet hall in Manhattan's Chinatown that serves Hong Kong-style dim sum and has been open for over 40 years.
Frank learns how to fold and steam dumplings and how to work the traditional woks. Over the course of the day, Frank learns how to make dishes like beef chow fun, shrimp shumai, potstickers, and pork buns, and then he serves dim sum to customers with the banquet hall's pushcarts.
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Frank is so damn genuine. He always shows much respect for the people he interacts with. Just a lovely human being
In real life in not like that...that guy is a fake...we went to meet him to his place whit mi wife and treat us really bad....not following him anymore....
Really Luis? You went to his incredibly busy pizza place and he didn't stop working to chat to a complete stranger? What a prick!
@@jeffyweffy7867 hahaha
@@jeffyweffy7867 no...we went to meet him to talk because we are in the industry for 20 years and we use to follow him...but he thoug we were mexicans tryin to get a job in his place and treat me and mi wife really bad....like he treat his employers...
@@jeffyweffy7867 im not a stranger we made an apointment....we travel a long way to meet him and he gave us just 3 minutes treating us like really bad...
Munchies knew Frank was too good to only do Pizza shows.
True! So glad they saw all our comments asking for more Frank!
Gotta diversify to keep it fresh.
Also, covered a lot of historical New York Pizza Spots in The Big Apple, they gotta branch out haha
True. But I do miss the Pizza Show
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So sad they closed the big room. The virus killed them. I saw the owner literally in tears in an interview and was number one concerned about the number of longtime employees he laid off. Solid dude. I loved the food there. We drove up from Philly every Xmas time for dim sum since the 80’s. Great memories
Oh no I’m sorry 100 plus employees is so sad
Very sad.
ON THE BRUGHT SIDE THEYRE BACK AND BETTER THAN EVER BOYS, UP IN AMSTERDAM AVE
ACEofSpades? @ #SpAtaROts ?
Frank is so charismatic and pleasant to watch. He really makes shows great.
I couldn't agree more.
Daniel mitchell When did this happen?
@@danielmitchell7919 What? He's not fake charismatic, the dude is genuinely humble and gracious. Everywhere he goes he gives the floor to whoever's restaurant it is and lets them showcase on their terms what makes their place great.
If anything he seems like he's quite shy and actually a bit timid underneath it all.
Let's go get pizza
@@danielmitchell7919 Someones a jealous bitch.
Bro Frank is the best, NYC tourist board needs to get my guy Frank to promote the City’s food culture
I think tourism will always be all set in NYC.
You're absolutely right
Big Facts YahKnoWahIahnSayin? On Blahh Gang Cuhh. 😡😈👿💀🤞🖖🤘🤙👌
Nah they see him as free promo why would they pay him if he already doing it
The manager's laugh when Frank says "who's our next victim" @ 14:29 was priceless! Love it!
Yooooo 13:40 the old Asian guy is like
“Takes off glasses”
“A white guy?! No waaaaay”
😂 shocked lmaoooooo
That’s exactly what my Chinese grandmother would do😂😂
He looked at franks hand, saw tattoos and was like Whaaattt Chinese server with tattoos?????
Lol
Based on the food order he was prob like "There's those damn dumplings I've been waiting forever for" Then his buddy took a photo at 13:48 lol
omg lolllllll
You know the dim sum chef is legit when he worked so much he doesn't have the time to learn english
Skeletomania omg my knees buckled from laughing
Deborah Meltrozo ?
@@piglette0928 If you´ve lived in the U.S for 28 years without having a good grasp on the english language, then yeah, that is a real problem.
You care so much, go volunteer to be his English teacher, otherwise shut your fuckin mouth.
Frozen Card Gaming In New York City, I think it’s definitely possible to go 28 years mostly working, living, and buying groceries and essentials from Chinese-speaking people.
The fact that this type of food is considered “cheap” and an Italian place can charge $35 for a plate of pasta...This is incredibly nuanced and delicious food and it seems like a crime that its not at the forefront.
There David Chang rant over haha
100% You speak the truth
it's not cheap, you get the same amount of food like a bowl of pasta, you'd have to order several dim sum dishes. The average price for a medium size is about $5 and you get bite sized finger food.
@@keyboardwarria well the bill should be for X amount of people. You never get it alone, unless if you're Chinese, you would be screaming at each other to pay the bill yourself. Decent Dim Sum restaurants are $2-$5 a plate. Only time I ever saw $5-$8 a plate is in the tourist areas in the middle of manhattan.
why would there be need to feel its a crime? I love Chinese/asian food, not the biggest eater at Italian places. its good for my wallet so why complain? didnt see those chefs complain? they are happy? i am happy haha :P
Asian food is hardwork to make!
Everyone in this restaurant is very nice and super accommodating. You really can see how they welcome Frank, give him tips and also, being honest without being offensive. You can learn from them in a great way. I love it and this show is awesome!
Kristine Rico that’s how the Asians do
But in reality there like fuck we have to slow down and be nice on camera, dont get me wrong for them its a kick for a few min but they cant wait for the canera crew to leave becuase uf they have to slow down it means they will have to work so much harder to catch up when they leave so in all honesty they just more than probably want to not be on camera to get them out so they can work.
more like stuck up... just like going to a nail place xD
the story at the end (15:21) about Frank's family and neighbors that is America for me
iamheretopleaseyou this comment is underrated homie
100% This episode is in some sense the epitome of what food media "should" be. Frank is such a genuinely kind and interested person, stepping outside of his comfort zone, showing humility and respect. The restaurateur and the staff are kind enough to share and accommodate while being honest with respect to their standards. Then, the story you mentioned brings it all home full circle to show how beautifully communal and human the whole experience is.
i love how quickly frank bonds with the chefs
I love anything with frank, he's so respectful to every person he works with and always is himself
Doesn’t matter whether you’re the head chef or wash dishes at a restaurant, Frank has the same level of respect for every person. Watching him is seriously humbling, he’s such a genuine person and it seems like everyone he meets enjoys his presence.
God help anyone who slacks off for a minute in that kitchen
Work level Asian
Straight Insanity
Dude it’s so brutal in the summer 😵
They're cooking on another level. To be serving upwards of 800 people at any given time, with a staff that, while decent is by no means huge, is something truly impressive. Those guys are masters of their trade and craft
Get shipped to a shop overseas til ya straighten up lol
Chinese workers in restaurants are one of if not the hardest workers out there, respect and great video
I love Frank's humility and willingness to jump into the situation. You have my respect Frank.
3:16 frank somehow understood what he said in Chinese and it blew my mind
Smity Werbenmanjensen i’d like to think it that frank knew what he was doing through “culinary” talking.
He has a translator dumbasses
I mean, it is pretty easy to deduce what the chef was implying, plus hand gestures help out.
Shiatbiatch *interpreter, dumbass.
Shiatbiatch Ouuuchhhhh
The wok chef moved the wok so easily lol. Frank was like a noodle
Ya, I don't get it. Frank looks stronger than the wok chef too. Probably technique.
Edit: Rewatching it, frank was lifting the thing off the stove whereas the chef was using the edge and not lifting it at all.
@@HaploPrime You're absolutely right. The trick is to not LIFT the wok but rather balance it on the rim of the burner. It's still tricky, though.
Frank's right forearm is stronger than his left, lol...
Still takes a lotta strength to lift that damn thing from one side to the other
many of those style woks have handles to make it easier to flip the food.
Wow that restaurant looks exactly like some of the ones in hong Kong. Same interior, layout, everything.
MrHan thats what I thought from the thumbnail
I used to live in Fortress Hill and would go to a place not far away that was almost identical to it. It makes me really hungry and it’s 8am where I’m at. Dim Sum is a heart touch.
Used to go to the Maxim palace restaurant in HK on weekends back in the early 90s.. there's the main stage with twin dragon pillars something like that
Only difference is that it's superized... just like your typical American...
MrHan feng shui is a big part of the design also. Plus most of the best restaurants have an open kitchen so you can actually see them make the dim sum and cooking it.
THE WOK IS HEAVY THE OIL IS HOT KNEES WEAK ARMSSSS SPAGHETTI
: ITALIAN wok worker
Italian? Doubt they have any Italians in that kitchen let alone any spegett
@@eksine FRANK PINNELO sounds italian to me
😂😂🙏
eksine pretty sure he’s referring to Frank... you know the east coast Italian guy hosting the show?!
"Arms Spaghetti" top lel
Frank’s the absolute best. Love any video with him!
^this! :D
Very honest and totally new york attitude, I agree!
It’s my first video and I’m hooked!
He is cool, but he's not the best. :D
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I need more "Frank Experiences" in my life. Frank is always so eager to learn and genuine in his curiosity- an absolute joy to watch every single time.
I really appreciate the respect Frank shows the staff and the cooks on the line. He doesn’t come off jaded or arrogant like a lot of presenters do. ✊🏻
The first chef is speaking cantonese with a toisan accent. Love it 👍👍
wows i was just wondering what his ethnic background is!
ALum918 Correct me if I’m wrong but isn’t it Taishan ?
@@lilyyu7343 taishan and toisan are the same thing lol
@@lilyyu7343 they're the same. Different ways to spell it.
ALum918 + Heidi Ah the more you learn 🌈
I like how Frank shows how hard it really is, so we can fully appreciate their skill. The chefs make it look so easy.
5:55 you know Frankie burned his tongue off completely!
Patrick Victoria but then he looked at the Chinaman, didn’t want to lose face and manned up, scarfed the whole sucker down.
There’s a hell of a language barrier but it’s really entertaining and wholesome to see that they both understand each other. I’m pretty sure someone is there to translate in the raw footage but it’s fun to watch.
The trick to the wok is they balance it on the edge of the burner and they use it as a fulcrum for leverage. Cast iron walks of that size are too heavy to flip just with forearm strength for most people especially if you consider that they work for whole shifts.
I LIKE HOW FRANK SPEAKS FLUENT 'CHEF' ... (YOU UNDERSTAND WHATS BEING TAUGHT TO YOU)
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R.I.P. Jing Fong. This video will be immortalized, hopefully for a long time.
I'm Chinese American. Huge props to Frank for showing my people's culture and working hard in the kitchen.
Open a Chinese restaurant step number 1: buy some woks and a jet engine.
This one came out really well. Being a Cantonese-Brooklynite and spending my whole life around Sunset Park, Bay Ridge and Bensonhurst, it had some personal weight for me too. I was interested in seeing how these different worlds I lived around would interact. Frank is awesome as usual.
Frank is a TREASURE of a human being.
Frankie is literally the best munchies host ever. He’s so humble and versatile.
I'm so happy Munchies is branching out with Frank. Awesome episode.
FINALLY!! A new video with Frank! ❤😊
Such a fantastic episode, enjoyed every moment of it and certainly put a smile on my face. Frank is just great 👍
Frank's such a good host!! I can't wait for other episodes :3
I've learned so much about my own culture, and it's super cool seeing this kind of food culture shared.
13:38 aaawww he just walked straight passed the older guy the first time 😅😭
At least he went back to him 😊
Jing Fong is my go to for dim sum whenever visiting NYC. Thank you Frank for showing us the behind the scenes and giving mad respect to the B.O.H. Keep up the good work!
Frank is so friendly to everybody, really warms my heart 🙊
Absolutely love the host, shows a great amount of respect for other cultures and will to experience and understand. Was a pleasure watching him.
Lol, I ate there many times with my relatives every time they're in town. I love your charisma, you made it so interesting. As Chinese, I don't even know how they operate inside the kitchen. I mean this certainly open up my eyes. It ain't an easy job to do cooking in that hot kitchen. Kudos the chef and you young man 💪 did a great job trying out in the kitchen and serving the table. Love it!! Great video! 👍👍
First time watch frank and i immediately like him. Very genuine person and respectful. Great job sir
I'm so happy to see this. I'm from Detroit, but have been to JING FONG dozens of times. I always go to Jing Fong's. I've even searched for other equally as authentic and tasty dim sum restaurants, including to Flushing, but they don't exist. Jing Fong is simply the DIM SUM PALACE of the USA. Since I do tour groups, I have brought thousands of people to have dim sum for lunch. Many of them tried it for the first time. GREAT job, Frankie, for bringing your dashing personality to the kitchen and dining room. Long live Jing Fong. Long live Munchies!!
Loved watching this. Frank is great and very humble and outgoing.
Great job Frank!! Love how you handle that wok!! Looking forward to your next adventure.
Greetings from Paris
Kopernicous1 love...handles!!
4:27 anyone else really really miss that work groove? That end of the day fulfillment? Damn...
Always good to see Frank. Great host. Love from the UK
Frank is the best! Love to see his enthusiasm and the respect he gives to the food and the culture!
Frankie in China Town NYC !! Gotta love it!
NYC Hong Kong, Manila, Bangkok, all make fantastic Dim Sum, I love it anywhere
I really enjoyed the contrast of cultures in this one. Really shows the essence of NYC and an overall appreciation and respect for the different cultures there!
This series is great. Keep em' coming!
Man that dim sum looks amazing. And respect to the chefs. Masters of their craft
Sorry to hear that this establishment will close. All of the people this place employed will be effected. The Corona virus has really turned the world upside down...
Came to this video just after hearing the announcement. This was on my to do list as soon as pandemic was over. F.
Everyone hates us Chinese now because we spread corona
NOOO they closed?? I was literally just saying I hoped they haven't closed b/c of the past year :-(
@@chaaaaaaaaaaaad 我们美国人还喜欢你们的。We know the media and political people are using Corona as a tool and excuse for political purposes. 加油，没担心！
Love. This is so great. There are so many parallels between Chinese and Italian cultures. Family! Enjoy! Delicious! Learn techniques! Frank Pinello is wonderful for wanting to learn about this and for embracing this culture. Eat, eat! Mangia, mangia! Universal. Everyone knows the proud smile when something tastes really good.
Amazing just wow, thank you so much for making this video, you are gracias and kind as in the video it was a pleasure watching it, not to mention it made me hungry 😂
wow! what an great insight to authentic chinese cuisine. amazing restaurant 10/10
authentic cantonese cuisine
@@gsrsuperman thanks for the correction. googled the differences - very interesting :)
How can you rate a place from watching a youtube vid? Fake news!!
@@Megasigggg i was rating the video. shouldve been more clear on that. sorry ✌️
Ya’ll know that shit is bomb when you see a guy wearing blue tank tops making dim sum.
Specifically a blue tank top!! 🤣😁
I was literally here last month. My friends and I were saying how we wanted to see a BTS of this place. Thank you!!
Frank is kind, gracious and humble and generously showcases the interesting chefs and hosts in the restaurants he visits. I really like these snippets!
8:12 my soul feels for the person cleaning all of those vents under that hood every night. It would have been interesting to see the dish pit in a place as big as that
Im from Philippines but I like chinese food, specially dimsum stuff.. Nailed it,
Frank is one of my favorite host. He's just so good with his words and sincere with the people he interacts with.
can't get enough of Frank , he is so humble and respectful. You just love watching him.
I really enjoy listening to Cantonese, I love the language more than Mandarin.
This video is very nice. I love dim sum ever two weeks on a Sunday with my family :)
don’t know if you guys read these, but ya knocked it right outta the park with this one
Thank you for the memories Jing Fong!!
Please keep tis series going! Frank is a true treasure to watch!
Frank would be a great guy to hit a rush with then have a few beers after work. That kitchen life
Only 7k views??? This most definitely deserves more viewers
Amazing. As a Chinese/Canadian/British person who has lived in many places including New York it is so clear to me how food brings us all together. Dim Sum is an amazing experience, so even if something is unfamiliar, just try it once! The more people the merrier so you have choices at the table. A great way to laugh and feast with friends and family affordably. It was also so interesting to see how much hard work it is for something that might seem so humble. It brings back many memories of family meals on a weekend.
I love Frank he always shows a great amount of respect and appreciation to all the cooks and staff in every video
13:39 the guys look when he takes his glasses off!!
Ok, he is official not making pizza anymore. He's a travel chef.
Well after this video...
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Omg Frank is so adorable! I love this episode and can't wait to eat at this restaurant
Ohh gosh this was so entertaining!! Those "jet engines" -- I love that Frank gave it his all in trying to wok-fry the noodles. Look at how impressed and amused everyone looked. He brought a great attitude.
This really reminds me of the Bon Appetit series “24 Hours Working At...” (10/10 would recommend)
This is my favorite dim sum in the world.
Frank Pinello is such a great host, and person,
Keep them comming!
I enjoy watching this guy so much visiting kitchens and learning the food.
quantity usually compromises quality but this is amazing
Keyword usually. Some foods taste better when prepared in large quantities. Especially small bite sized foods like dim sum.
Feel so bad for the owners and the customers of this restaurant. The pandemic has destroyed so many small businesses especially restaurants
Pandemic didn’t do that politicians did
@@Iwrestledabeard17 Preach. I don't think I can forgive them for this
Frank is an amazing host and I thoroughly enjoy watching his videos. I see Frank and yum cha (yes we call it that in Australia) and I click immediately. That yum cha looked delicious and now I want some.
Excellent cultural experience. Thank you. Frank is AWESOME!
Is it true that this place closed down on March 7th 2021. I am trully sad.
Yes it did :(
how do you say "Newbie" in Chinese..... love how the entire kitchen is watching Frank try to wrangle that wok...
Frank is a great host and a real down-to-earth New Yorker. I lived in the city 22 years and love these videos.
I love frank and his videos!!! more of this please :)
Balance that wok on the edge, don't try to lift it. Flip it.
Didn't watch Chef moving the wok-thought he knew how to flip the wok. Arrogant
Frank needs to get a chinese wife. Now thats a kitchen I wanna go to every weekend.
I like how much respect you show the chefs.
Frank Pinello is just such a sweetheart. It's really nice to watch anything he is in.
I wonder if Mr hip tattoo knows that that's usually old Chinese lady work traditionally. I've never seen a man with that cart. Lol.
Hee, hee
Hong Kong is not Mainland China. Don't categorize them as mainlanders please
YES! I love and grew up eating Dim Sum, great episode.
Great host, great tour of operations of a well tuned restaurant!